 1852 Sébron and Salathé Aquatint View of Niagara Falls Horseshoe  WE SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAPS - NOT REPRODUCTIONS Title: Les Chutes du Niagara. Fer a Cheval / Niagara Falls. The Horseshoe. Description: A scarce 1852 hand colored aquatint view of Horeshoe Fall or Canadian Falls part of Niagara Falls based upon a painting by Hippolyte Victor Valentin Sébron and engraved by Friedrich Salathé. This important view of Niagara Falls is considered among the among the most realistic mid-19th century views of the falls. Sébron visited the falls in person in 1850, when the original paintings must have been made. The Horseshoe Falls are depicted as dark storm clouds roll in. The white spray of the fall is by contrast almost opaque, especially near the foreground rim where intense winds blow at the scarves and hat decorations of awed Victorian onlookers. A carriage waits to whisk the onlookers away as a worried carriage man points out the threatening impending storm. In the distance buildings are visible, including a watchtower and grand hotel. At the base of the falls, a steam boat appears dangerously close to the fury. Sébron's original painting was well received in the art salons of New York and New Orleans, where it was exhibited at Faivre's Music Store on Royal Street. The popularity of the view was such that it was immediately pick up by Goupil and Company, French publishers who issued the map in New York City. Although titled in both English and French, presumably to appeal to both markets, this view was printed and copyrighted in New York. This is one of two views of Niagara Falls issued by Sébron and Salathé, the second being a general view. Size: Printed area measures 26 inches high by 38 inches wide. Condition: Average. View exhibits some surface abrasions, cracking, and tears. View has been stabilized and part of lower margin reinstated by a professional art restorer. Laid down on linen. Shipping: Shipping rates are not negotiable. Items are shipped within three business days of receiving payment. We are happy to consolidate shipping where possible. The following shipping options are available: 1. FedEx Overnight (45 USD). USA Only. Signature Required. Customs: International buyers are responsible for paying duty and taxes on delivery. DHL or FedEx will contact the buyer by telephone to arrange tax payment if it is levied. Duty varies by country and we cannot predict the amount you will be charged. Some countries are duty free, others are not. Typically, a customs duty and/or VAT tax will be assessed on all parcels to continental Europe. Sometimes duty or tax is due in China, but is seems very random. Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Taiwan have never assessed duty on a map we shipped. Maps shipped to the UK should be duty free as educational materials, but from time to time duty of 5% is assessed incorrectly by the UK customs agents. Insurance: All shipments are insured privately against loss and damage. All of our shipments require a signature for insurance purposes. If you have any questions please feel free to email us through eBay. Other Services Conservation Framing: Geographicus recommends basic conservation framing services for any antique paper. We do not offer this service. |
